LOVELOVELOVE – “Half-Life”-I’ll say it right from the start… this is for fans of the sort of Adam Melchor and vaultboy style of folk-influenced pop that I’ve been covering for over a decade. I really enjoy this type of sad-boy pop music (and …
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The Unofficial EarToTheGround Summer 2025 Folk Pop Digital Festival! – Fifth Track – Hera “Uncomfortable”
Hera – “Uncomfortable”-This song is about relationships. It’s a song about someone who broke up with you but then is the one that ends up making it weird because they regret it. Hera writes with some absolutely savage self confidence that makes the …
The Unofficial EarToTheGround Summer 2025 Folk Pop Digital Festival! – Fourth Track – Ava Valianti “Distant”
Ava Valianti – “Distant”-If you’ve ever been in a long distance relationship, this song will resonate deeply. It’s about missing someone and only getting to see them on the weekends. There’s a softness to the mix that allows the vocal to really connect. …
The Unofficial EarToTheGround Summer 2025 Folk Pop Digital Festival! – Third Track – pragya “one blink”
pragya – “one blink”-Take an acoustic guitar line that feels calm and comfortable, then add a vocal that has a similar calming sense to it… that’s pretty much the summary of this sound. The artist, pragya, reminds me of what I’ve always loved …
The Unofficial EarToTheGround Summer 2025 Folk Pop Digital Festival! – Second Track – Jonathan Stephen Simons “Wayward Water”
Jonathan Stephen Simons – “Wayward Water”-I do love a good alliterative title, so they sort of had me at hello here. Once I clicked on the track, though, I was struck by this interesting combination of pop and folk that feels… satisfying. I …
The Unofficial EarToTheGround Summer 2025 Folk Pop Digital Festival! – First Track – Isaac Sign “What a Ghost”
Isaac Sign – “What a Ghost”-There’s a bright, energetic folk pop sound here that captured my attention on first listen. Something about the production really makes the vocal resonate well and the guitars create a sense of depth. The percussive style on the …
Three new Americana tracks that echo with the sounds of the past
Joe Nolan – “Too Much Time to Kill”-If you’re a fan of authentic acoustic guitar with meaningful lyrics, you’ll find a lot to like with this new track from Joe Nolan. There’s a plaintive element to the delivery that feels minimalist in all …
Three acoustic folk songs that will remind you why you love the dulcet sounds of the guitar
bonbonfire – “Trampolines”-These harmonies are worth listening to the song. Just… calm your spirit and listen to this wonderful track. It’s so rewarding. The rest of the song though, from the acoustic guitar to the lovely lyricism, are also quite good. It’s an …
Three outstanding tracks we discovered on the submission platform Groover
If you are interested in checking out our profile over there, follow this link: https://groover.co/en/influencer/profile/0.eartotheground-music/ Noelle Frances – “can you tell me”-This is not our first time featuring Noelle Frances and it’s easy to hear why I keep saying “yes.” The music is …
Two emo tracks and a melodic hardcore track walk into a bar… wait, no they’re just in this alt rock feature today
Boxing Day – “Front Porch” (Emo)-If you’re looking for a chilled out style that’s a bit more melancholy style of rock, check out this track from Boxing Day. The guitar work really drives the sound while the vocal conveys the lyrical message well. …
